Rectus capitis ventralis muscle
Musculus rectus capitis ventralis
- Synonym: Ventral straight muscle of head
Definition
Origin: Ventral arch of the atlas.
Insertion: Basioccipital bone.
Action: Flexion of the atlanto-occipital joint.
Nerve: Ramus ventralis of the cervicales.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
